Dear Kindergarten Families, I hope everyone had a nice weekend! Let’s take a look at our week. Upcoming events…. Wednesday is school picture retake day. Friday is a noon dismissal. Next Monday – please let me know who your child will be representing for our Saint’s Parade. I am already getting a few responses. It […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I can see where many families are increasing their reading time. Fantastic! Our goal will increase to 100 minutes each week next month. Download the reading log or use Reading Glue to record minutes on reading material (magazines/ books/chapters). Use a book response to recall details in stories or facts. Reading-log once-upon-a-story […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Here it is a new month! I want to thank all parents who were able to come make our first Primary Center a success. It cannot be done without your help. I appreciate the parents who did a some cutting and preparing for us at home, too. It takes a lot of […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I am enjoying your children’s book responses. They are doing a great job and I can see pride in their work. Two of the many many reasons to read with your child: Reading aloud gives children the opportunity to practice listening – which is a crucial skill for kindergarten and beyond. http://www.reachoutandread.org/why-we-work/importance-of-reading-aloud/ Reading […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Your students held up good in the heat on Monday. We took it easy, but they still accomplished a lot of class work! Tuesday promises to be a bit cooler. Please, in uniform the rest of the week, we’ll try to be cool as possible. I’ll give a sprinkling and a mist […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, In the silver homework folder you will find your student’s Young Explorer Magazine. You may use this for a book response, the new library book, or a favorite book from home. Please choose either a non-fiction or a storybook form to report on. To list books read please use either Reading Glue […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Exciting week ahead! Tuesday our first monthly art lesson begins with Nancy Spooner. I am sure we will be sketching out a fall masterpiece! Wednesday is the first non-uniform dress day. All proceeds go to the Los Angeles Archdiocese Adopt-A-Family program. Please donate one dollar or more to help less fortunate families. […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Spend about 15 minutes each night reading to and with your children. Always looking for sight words! List books on reading log below: reading-log Use a favorite fiction or non fiction book and have your child report on that reading. Many like to report on their library book. Library books are due […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, We all enjoyed Grandparent’s Day on Friday! It was nice to meet everyone’s grandparents and family. My new friends were proud to show all they have learned 🙂 Academics will follow our usual patterns: Reading from Religion text and the Children’s Bible with a focus on Abraham. Reading and Writing workshops – […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, Read each night and list books /chapters on reading log. Recommended reading time is a minimum of 15 minutes. It is fine to continue listing on Reading Glue site. Click link below for reading log. reading-log Your child’s sight work book is coming home today. Please use this book to practice words. […]